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Transacting an Incorporated Dental Practice PART II
Last issue, we provided readers with an overview of the benefits of incorporation, as well as a brief introduction to a few of the potential disadvantages and risks of purchasing shares of a professional corporation instead of assets.1 As share sales may provide substantial tax benefits to practice sellers, they are on the increase and … Read more
Re: “It’s About Access” editorial, Spring, 2005
I am writing in response to your editorial comments regarding increasing access to care for our long-term care facilities (LTCF) and in general, those members of the public who have limited access to care such as seniors, individuals with low socio-economic status, immigrants, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Personally, I wish to applaud your … Read more
Taking Care of Fluffy’s Canines
New York–Oral care products for pets are expanding their base to include everything from mouthwash and breathstrips to all natural teeth-cleaning sprays and pastes, according to a report by Packaged Facts. “Given the billions of dollars spent annually on oral care products for people, and the growing tendency of pet owners to seek out human-style … Read more
It’s Not About Trees…
The University of Toronto Arbor Awards were presented mid-September. The Arbor Award was established in 1989 to recognize the outstanding personal service of alumni volunteers. Recently the award has been expanded to recognize and thank friends of the University who have made generous commitments of time, energy and expertise by serving on University task forces, … Read more
Intact, though different
In the event of a category 4 or 5 hit, “Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks, perhaps longer. … At least one-half of well-constructed homes will have roof and wall failure. All gabled roofs will fail, leaving those homes severely damaged or destroyed. … Power outages will last for weeks… Water shortages … Read more
MCAP Partners With Qualica Financial
Burnaby, BC–Qualica Financial Group Inc., a small-ticket, specialty finance organization based in Burnaby, has partnered with MCAP, Canada’s largest independent mortgage and equipment finance company, to offer healthcare financing products to medical and dental professionals throughout Canada. As a new member of the MCAP Healthcare Network, Qualica becomes the exclusive provider of healthcare financing products … Read more
New President for Canadian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Toronto–Wynford Dental Arts founder Dr. Ken Glick is the newly-elected President of the Canadian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (CACD). “My goal is to educate professionals and the general public on the benefits of cosmetic dentistry — from its positive impact on image and health to emotional well being,” said Dr. Glick. Boasting 120 members from … Read more
SADA Gala Highlights
Toronto–The South Asian Dental Association’s recent gala event seed as the official launch of SADA. The 500-plus individuals in attendance were also treated to a symposium featuring the latest developments in digital technology. The event attracted some of the top officials from the dental community, including Dr. Cam Witmer, President of the Royal College of … Read more
Scientific Data Leads to Informed Choices
Scientific Review of Significant Parameters in the Search for Optimal Laser-Tissue Interaction of an Erbium-family Laser System
The Optimal Treatment Sequence Used For Complex Cases in Implant Dentistry
With the majority of implant treatment plans, the practitioner will usually plan the implant surgery, wait a few months (three to eight depending of the bone density) and place the abutments at a subsequent appointment. The final restoration will then be completed in the following weeks or months. The old prosthesis can often be relined … Read more
Computer-Assisted Implantology
Less than 15 years ago, diagnosis and treatment planning were largely based on study models, along with standard radiology procedures such as panorex, periapicals, occlusals and cephalometric radiograph. Since the introduction of radiological computer-assisted imaging, diagnosis and treatment planning has advanced toward a higher level of precision and predictability–giving the practitioner a better surgical result. … Read more
Maxillary Partial Anodontia and Implant Dentistry
Maxillary Anterior Partial Anodontia in 255 Adolescent Patients A 15-Year Retrospective Study of 276 Implant Site Replacements
Non Submerged Implant Surgery for the General Practitioner
ABSTRACT Today, far too often, a patient with a missing or non-restorable tooth elects to have a fixed bridge. To opt for an implant, they would be choosing a multi-doctor treatment that involves more time, cost and pain. This discussion will describe an implant technology and surgical protocol that will enable a general dentist to … Read more
Dental Internet Directory (August 01, 2005)
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning. www.ontarioagd.org ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information. www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto … Read more
Little Metal Screws
Well, it’s that time of year again. It seems like yesterday that I wrote about the lack of enthusiasm of the insurance companies (and employers) to support implants as a viable treatment option for our patients. I have heard from numerous colleagues since that editorial, all of whom are of the same opinion as the … Read more
Re: A Disturbing Transition of the Bonded Porcelain Veneer Restoration, Oral Health, April 2005
This article by Dr. Mark Friedman, struck a very responsive chord for me. He is certainly correct that every dental practitioner has “the ethical responsibility to develop and present treatment plans that are based on the clinical conditions presented, patient concerns/ desires and the most current scientific evidence that substantiates a particular approach.” Over my … Read more
Self Learning Assessment 2005 (August 01, 2005)
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2005 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
The tooth needs a root canal, should I treat this patient? PART II OF III
This column will continue a discussion initiated in Part I of this three part series, which addressed the factors that go into creating better communication and trust between doctors and patients with a simultaneous eye toward helping doctors avoid unnecessary patient management problems. Specific factors, which can help identify problematic situations, are detailed that will … Read more
Mandibular Anaesthesia Landmarks: A Comparison of Canadian Aboriginals and Caucasians
To view the tables in this ariticle please click here. (16KB PDF) ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine if there are significant differences in mandibular anaesthesia anatomical hard tissue landmarks in Canadian Caucasians and Aboriginals. Methods: A total of 97 panoramic radiographs were retrospectively assessed by taking measurements of known hard tissue landmarks relevant to mandibular anaesthesia. … Read more